Root Server

Created:
02 Mar 2011 - Last updated:
23 Apr 2014

A DNS root server is a known location where the Recursive Resolver can start looking for the answer to its query. It is known because its address is in the Recursive Resolver's memory, so the Recursive Resolver always knows how to find it. There are currently 13 root servers in the global DNS. The RIPE NCC maintains the K-root server.

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